Neurodegenerative Diseases and Dementias
Code: 101711 ECTS Credits: 9| Degree | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Logopedia | OB | 3 |
Contact
- Name:
- Ingrid Fontanals Muñoz
- Email:
- ingrid.fontanals@uab.cat
Teachers
- Berta Pascual Sedano
- Joan Martí Fàbregas
- Laura Auge Domenech
- Javier Pagonabarraga Mora
Teaching groups languages
You can view this information at the end of this document.
Prerequisites
It is recomended to have studied Neurology of Language of 2nd course
Objectives and Contextualisation
The syllabus includes the main neurodegenerative diseases that determine cognitive and language disorders in both children and adults, and prepares students for the systematic study of language pathology and accompanying neuropsychological disorders caused by these diseases, introducing them into special rehabilitation techniques. In addition to the main neurodegenerative diseases, which mainly include dementia and Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease, other neurological processes of interest to the student have been included in this subject and that may involve affectation of cognition and speech or language, such as stroke, epilepsy, Tourette's syndrome, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury.
Other subjects of the Degree in Speech Therapy delve into specific aspects of the rehabilitation of language, speech and swallowing disorders: Language Neurology (101,710), Dysphagia and Related Disorders (101712), Applied Technological Innovation (101,694), Practicum III (101,696).
At the end of the course it is intended that the student is able to identify the main characteristics of neurodegenerative diseases that they can take with language and / or speech problems, as well as to evaluate these disorders and propose an appropriate intervention. You should also be aware of the family and social implications of this type of disorder and the need for a multidisciplinary approach.
Learning Outcomes
- CM13 (Competence) Assess the usefulness of the main techniques for the evaluation and diagnosis of neurological speech therapy disorders and be able to interpret the results.
- KM25 (Knowledge) Explain the theoretical basis of rehabilitation techniques for neurological speech, language and swallowing disorders.
- KM26 (Knowledge) Explain the origin and characteristics of language, speech, and swallowing disorders caused by brain damage.
- KM27 (Knowledge) Describe the aspects of rehabilitation of speech, language and swallowing disorders that require the joint intervention of professionals from various disciplines (neurologist, physiotherapist, psychologist, etc.).
- SM22 (Skill) Use the most appropriate examination techniques to diagnose and issue a prognosis of evolution of neurological language, speech and swallowing disorders.
- SM23 (Skill) Use resources and sources of information to obtain relevant information about acquired disorders.
- SM24 (Skill) Design a speech therapy intervention plan for different practical cases due to acquired disorders or alterations in swallowing.
- SM25 (Skill) Prepare a diagnostic report and therapeutic plan based on the data obtained in a neurological examination.
Content
Theoretical part
a) Medical theory of neurodegenerative diseases and other neurological diseases
I. Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
II. Parkinson's disease
III. Parkinsonisms: multisystemic atrophy, progressive supranuclear paralysis, and corticobasal degeneration
IV. Traumatic brain injuries and states of consciousness
V. Stroke
VI. Neuromuscular diseases
VII. Multiple sclerosis
VIII. Ataxias, corees and Tourette's syndrome
b) Theory of speech therapy rehabilitation of dementia and degenerative diseases
I. Patients with dementia or neurodegenerative disease: change in their life and environment, first visit: information collection. estimation.
II. Language in the elderly
III. Theory of the rehabilitation of the processes studied in medical theory of degenerative diseases and dementias
Activities and Methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Internship | 20 | 0.8 | SM22, SM24, SM25, SM22 |
| Seminars | 6 | 0.24 | CM13, SM22, SM23, SM24, CM13 |
| Theoretical classes | 42 | 1.68 | KM25, KM26, KM27, SM24, KM25 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Clinical cases study | 30 | 1.2 | CM13, SM23, SM24, SM25, CM13 |
| Critical reading of cientifci evidences | 22.5 | 0.9 | CM13, KM26, KM27, SM23, CM13 |
| personal study and teamwork | 100 | 4 | KM25, KM26, KM27, SM22, SM23, SM24, SM25, KM25 |
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continous Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV1 Medical part (test) | 40 | 2.5 | 0.1 | KM25, KM26, KM27 |
| EV2a Rehabilitation part (Test) | 30 | 1 | 0.04 | KM25, KM27 |
| EV2b Rehabilitation part (case study) | 10 | 1 | 0.04 | CM13, SM23, SM24, SM25 |
| EV3 Practical part | 20 | 0 | 0 | SM22, SM23, SM24, SM25 |
Students will be evaluated throughout the semester through two theoretical tests (one of which will correspond to medical theory and another to the theory of speech therapy rehabilitation) and practical work
Note: The proposed teaching methodology and evaluation may undergo some modification depending on the restrictions on face-to-face learning imposed by the health authorities. The teaching team will detail through the moodle classroom or the usual media the face-to-face or virtual / on-line format of the different directed and evaluation activities, taking into account the indications of the teaching staff according to what the health situation allows.
Final note
It will be obtained from the weighted average between the qualifications of the three parts of the subject: the two theoretical parts (medical and rehabilitation) and the practical part according to the following proportion:
. 40% medical theory of dementia and degenerative diseases (EV1) First assessment period
. 40% theory of speech therapy rehabilitation of degenerative diseases and dementias (EV2) Second assessment period,
. 20% practical (EV3). First or second assessment period depending on the class group
Evidences 1 and 2 will be face-to-face and written, through a test type test. Evidence 3 will be face-to-face and written through the analysis of a case study
It is necessary to pass (with a grade of 5 or more points) each of the three parts separately to obtain the final grade of the subject. In case of suspending one of the parts, the recovery will be made only of the part not surpassed and the rest of the qualifications will be saved to make the half weighted backwards.
An approved subject will be considered if the weighted average of the three parts is 5 or more points
In case of suspending one of the parts, the recovery will be done only of the part not surpassed and will save the rest of qualifications to do the half weighted back.
RECUPERATION
To be eligible for recuperation it is necessary to have been evaluated in a minimum of 2/3 of the final grade.
It is not foreseen that the alumns of 2nd or later matrícula will evaluate by means of a single proof of synthesis no recoverable
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Software
No aplicable
Groups and Languages
Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2025. You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject.
| Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 11 | Catalan/Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 12 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 111 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 112 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 113 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 114 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 115 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |